Car Shipping from Dallas, TX to Philadelphia, PA

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Distance
1,583 mi
Transit Time
5-7 days
Estimated Cost
$825–$1125
Major Hub

Shipping from Dallas, TX

Dallas is one of the top five auto transport hubs in the country and it is not close. The DFW metro has Manheim Dallas Fort Worth, ADESA Dallas, and multiple Copart and IAA locations scattered across the region. The dealer density across Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Irving, and the surrounding suburbs is enormous. I-20, I-30, I-35, and I-45 all converge in this region giving carriers four major corridors to move cars in every direction. We move cars in and out of Dallas every single day. This market never really slows down.

Pickups in Dallas are fast. Most loads get a carrier assigned within 1 to 2 days. The DFW metro is big enough that carriers specifically plan routes through it because they know there will always be a load heading back out. If your car is in the suburbs, pickups are smooth. If it is in a busier commercial zone near downtown we might ask for a simple meetup location but that is rare. Be ready to move because Dallas carriers tend to want to pick up quickly when they have an open slot.

High Volume

Arriving in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia is a major auto transport market with access to some of the busiest carrier corridors in the Northeast. I-95 runs right through the city connecting it to New York to the north and Baltimore, Washington DC, and the South to the south. I-76 connects west toward Pittsburgh and eventually the Midwest. The Philadelphia metro has solid dealer density and Manheim Philadelphia is one of the largest auto auctions in the Northeast, drawing significant carrier traffic to the region. Port of Philadelphia handles some vehicle movement as well. This is a well serviced market.

Delivering to Philadelphia is active. Carriers on I-95 running between New York and DC pass through regularly and Philadelphia is a natural waypoint. Manheim Philadelphia is a consistent draw for carrier traffic in the region. Deliveries from the South and Midwest come through I-76 and I-95 and are well established. The same suburban preference applies on delivery, so plan for a meetup near an accessible location if you are in the city center.

Pricing on This Route

Shipping a standard sedan from Dallas to Philadelphia on open carrier currently estimates between $825 and $1125. That is based on the 1,583-mile distance and current market conditions.

Dallas is consistently at or below the national average for auto transport. The high carrier competition in this market keeps prices down. You are not going to pay a premium just to get a car in or out of DFW. The only time prices shift noticeably is during the summer relocation season when demand spikes. Even then it is modest. Routes to Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Oklahoma City are especially active and efficient. Get a quote to see your exact price.

Philadelphia runs slightly above the national average. Northeast operating costs, tolls, and density all factor in. The I-95 corridor to DC and New York is competitive. Routes to Florida and the Southeast are active snowbird lanes from fall through spring. Routes to Texas and the Midwest are well established. Overall you are paying a modest premium for being in a dense Northeast metro but it is not dramatic. Get a quote to see your specific number.

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